Course overview
This course is unique to the Bachelor of Music (Advanced) program. As such, it is (a) a required course for all Bachelor of Music (Advanced) students and (b) is available only to students in the Bachelor of Music (Advanced) program. This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue an individually tailored unit of specialised study in either the performance, creative or research domains. In consultation with both the Course Co-ordinator and the Head of Studies responsible for the student's particular area of specialisation within either the Performance, Creative Arts or Research Majors, students will create and develop a project proposal for an individually tailored unit of specialised study that is directly related to, and which extends the scope of, their studies in their area of specialisation. With approval from the Course Co-ordinator, students may be able to pursue an interdisciplinary project across two or three of these domains. Students will pursue their projects through a combination of (a) periodic individual consultation with the Course Co-ordinator and/or the relevant Head of Studies, and (b) a mutually agreed structured program of private study and research. Students will also participate in a weekly seminar to present and discuss the progress of their projects and related issues.
Course learning outcomes
- Exhibit musical skills and practices that, through attention to relevant detail, illustrate a strong and maturing conceptual and interpretative understanding of the student's own area of specialisation.
- Exhibit a range of musical, analytical, problem solving, communication, technological and research skills that underpin the independent and imaginative creation and development of a performance, creative or research project.
- Manifest an informed understanding of the standards required for professional endeavour in Music together with an ability to insightfully assess one's own work and that of fellow musicians.
- Exhibit skills in written and verbal communication.
- Exhibit curiosity, motivation, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.